O Caldeirão da Santa Cruz do Deserto (1987)

Rescue historic community of Caldeirão, devout religious movement led by José Lourenço, who organized a camp in primitive socialist mold. The community was destroyed by police from Ceará and bombing by planes, leaving more than a thousand peasants killed. Through testimonies and symbols of popular culture, the film is a reflection on the power, freedom, and struggle for land.

Released May 19, 1987 77 min None+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: mdblist.two-actors, imdb.oral-history, imdb.brazilian-history, imdb.mystical-movement

Country: Brazil
Production Country: Brazil
Languages: Portuguese